THE BESTRachel B.I am REALLY confused at the bad reviews of this couch. It is by far the best couch I’ve ever bought. It’s so deep which makes taking a nap on this thing magical. The fabric is perfect as it withstands spills and any stain is really
Camouflaged. When I was shopping around for couches and stumbled upon the SODERHAMN, I admit I kept my search moving both because of the very mixed reviews,
And also because it was not typically the type of couch I usually go for (huge, plush sectional, flush to the ground). But, because I downsized tremendously I needed
To get practical. I LOVED the look of it and noticed a lot of use for it in staging homes. Which ultimately led me to my next suspicion that it just looked good but wasn’t good for actual use or comfort. Well, as my search continued I found myself coming back again and again for the SODERHAMN; and well,
The rest is history. My advice for you would be to ignore the bad reviews. It’s a GREAT couch that can be customized to your needs.5
I love this couchLori W.I purchased this couch 4.5 years ago and I love it more now then when I first purchased it. I love that I can change the entire look by changing the covers, having no arms ,adding just one or both. It's also roomy for a nice afternoon nap with my dog.5
Worst sofa we’ve ownedCatherine G.Very uncomfortable, long seat with little
cushion and short back. All 8 family members find it intolerable. Ottoman has been on backorder for 18 mos which is fine because we are sending this to Goodwill asap.1
Love it at first but not durableSzymon P.I really loved this sofa's design because it fit my room aesthetic perfectly. Was super happy to buy it. Assembly was simple. It's super comfy. I especially love the very deep seating compared to other sofas. The cushions tend to move forward a bit as you sit but it wasn't a huge issue for me.
However, very quickly (around 2-3 months in) one of the legs started to move. At first I didn't notice it but quickly the leg snapped. Turns out the part to which the leg is attached completely broke. It's impossible to repair it seems as that part comes with the whole base of the sofa -- I would need to buy a brand new one. For now, I put some books there to support the sofa but I am forced to buy a new one just a few months after owning this one.2
THE BEST SOFA!AnonymousI am so happy with this sofa and can’t understand the negative reviews. It is so deep and so great for napping. The cushions are springy but extremely comfortable. If you want a more plush feeling just add some king size pillows to the inserts. The material hides any stain and it holds up very well. The popularly of this sofa is truly justified. Also love that I can add to it if I move to a larger space.5
I hate this sofaChelsea Z.We ordered this sofa from the ikea website several months ago. This is when it was really hard to find a sofa in stock anywhere because everything was back ordered. We needed a smaller sized sofa for our space so our options were limited. The color we ordered was beige/brown which unfortunately looks more like grey in person. The fabric is a bit rough but that's really the least of my complaints. This sofa put off a bit of an unpleasant new sofa odor the first several months. One good thing is that the depth makes it a good place for overnight guests to sleep but it is absolutely horrible to sit on. The cushions were so thin I had to buy extra foam cushioning to shove underneath and the space between the two seat cushions also creates an awkward uncomfortable gap in the middle. The cushions have a tendency to slide forward because when you sit on the sofa you have to sit toward the front to not be in pain. I cant wait to get rid of this sofa I hate how much money I spent on this.1
Great for lounging and snuggling, kinda...Rachel P.but it is so uncomfortable to sit on in an upright position. The cushions are so thin that it hurts my hips. I'm 5'3" so when I sit up against the back of the couch, my ankles clear the front of it. When I use BOTH of the large pillows, my feet can touch the floor. I do love the orange color since it reminds me of sunshine and warmth. We've had it a year now. The assembly took us about an hour so no issues and the process was as expected.
However, this couch really only makes our Dane and Bulldog happy.3
poor qualityVIORICA S.So we bought this couch 6 months ago. We loved it, despite the fact it looked a bit flimsy. Well, let me tell you IT IS flimsy. After roughly half a year, one of the seats broke, and now that side is simply caved in. Just with like any cheap couches. Ikea, please, work on your quality on this line. It is beautiful, simple, minimalist... but no quality whatsoever.1
Love the way it looks but...Cindy C.... it's not the most comfortable. The seat cushions are quite thin and the the other cushions are stiff and slide everywhere. The covers shrunk a little in the wash too, so it was hard to put them on, especially the arm rest... Overall, I was disappointed, but I LOVE the wide seats, they are PERFECT for lounging and relaxing!3
Awl Righty ThenwilliamWhile the finished product looks nice and is comfortable I don't know that I'd order the version w arms again. You need to poke large holes in the fabric and batting in order to add the arms. Pre-cut reinforced holes would have been nice or at least include the required tool. An awl is pictured in the instructions but you won't find one in the box. The arms once attached feel a bit flimsy as well. This being said, it's a nice deep sofa and despite the low profile of the cushions it is quite comfortable. The color is photo accurate and we're very happy to have chosen the Finnsta turquoise. As far as furniture goes this was pretty easy to assemble; the only difficulty was in mounting the arms. I'd recommend getting this but save yourself the money on the arms.4
easy to assemble with help.Patriciaeasy to assemble with help. fits well in a smaller area. Like the fabric on the blue better than the display in the store glad I spent more to get it as it will wear much better5
Furniture great - store awfulInaccurate StockI love the furniture i bought; looks great, easy to assemble, great value. The store however is awful, I would have bought much more but what was visible on line as in stock was not.3
Nice, wide seat, but...PISCESWOMANI bought this sofa because I loved how it looked masculine and feminine at the same time- a good balance- and the wide seat appeared perfect for relaxing. The seat is very wide, I found, but if you sit forward on the edge, there is no padding so the frame pushes into your bottom. Also...and this is a big one...while the description says you can wash the cover, you CANNOT was the frame cover (including the arm rests and the front of the frame) without dismantling the couch, which is ridiculous. So, DO NOT buy the white cover unless you're okay with this (I learned from experience). Lastly, the back cushions aren't attached at all so they are constantly falling over because they're so thin. I don't have a way to return this so it's going to go in a little -used den.2
kmcwI’ve had this couch several years now and it’s holding up great. I had to replace the cover after my dogs made a mess of it, but otherwise it’s perfect. Great for curling up on and very comfortable to lay down on for a nap.5
JaycpEverything about the sofa is great for the value... the style, the look, the material. I've had it only for 2 months... but i wanted to warn that it is the worst sofa to have if you own a cat... because the material is somewhat like soft threaded canvas, it is easy for them to snag and looks devastatingly bad. I tried fixing the parts by hooking them back in and cutting the loose threads and looks more decent. I would recommend to anyone without a cat!5
Great for Families!CraftyMommyof3We bought ours about 4 years ago. I love this sofa so much. My son jumps all over the thing and it's holding up beautifully. It was a pain when my kids were younger since the cushions are loose, they would take all the cushions off and make a fort with them. lol. I love the fact its so easy to wash the covers. I can do it by myself from start to finish in less than a day.5
I love this sofaSoDern HappyI love this sofa. The seats are large and comfy. You can fit two small people on one cushion! I also love the soft fabric.5